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Accelerator Applications
The division was organized to promote the advancement of knowledge of the use of particle accelerator technologies for nuclear and other applications. It focuses on production of neutrons and other particles, utilization of these particles for scientific or industrial purposes, such as the production or destruction of radionuclides significant to energy, medicine, defense or other endeavors, as well as imaging and diagnostics.
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2024 ANS Winter Conference and Expo
November 17–21, 2024
Orlando, FL|Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Standards Program
The Standards Committee is responsible for the development and maintenance of voluntary consensus standards that address the design, analysis, and operation of components, systems, and facilities related to the application of nuclear science and technology. Find out What’s New, check out the Standards Store, or Get Involved today!
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Siting of Canadian repository gets support of tribal nation
Canada’s Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced that Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation has indicated its willingness to support moving forward to the next phase of the site selection process to host a deep geological repository for Canada’s spent nuclear fuel.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Plant Reliability
Tuesday, August 8, 2023|3:30–5:00PM EDT|Banyan 2
Track Organizer:
Pete Arthur (Peter J Arthur Consulting LLC)
Knowledge Manager:
Cameron Khanpour
How healthy is the Large Electric Motor Program at your station or fleet? We all know that large motors play a key role in reliable plant operations, but is the large electric motor program that supports these motors getting the appropriate attention? This session will discuss recent large electric motors consequential events and their impact, challenges utilities are facing in ensuring the motor reliability, and how the large electric motor program provides the framework to enable success. Utility success stories will also be discussed for industry benchmarking. Learn about how the industry is responding to recent challenges and trends in motor health and how to stay on top of reliable motor performance. Participants: EPRI
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